Anarchists are split in this domain, depending on whether they believe that a majority-rule is tyrannic or not ([[Tyranny of the majority]]). The only form of democracy considered acceptable to many anarchists is direct democracy.

[[Pierre-Joseph Proudhon]] argued that the only acceptable form of direct democracy is one in which it is recognised that majority decisions are not binding on the minority, even when unanimous. However, [[anarcho-communist]] [[Murray Bookchin]] criticised [[individualist anarchists]] for opposing democracy, and says "majority rule" is consistent with anarchism.

Some anarcho-communists oppose the majoritarian nature of direct democracy, feeling that it can impede individual liberty and opt in favour of a non-majoritarian form of [[consensus democracy]], similar to Proudhon’s position on direct democracy.

[[Henry David Thoreau]], who did not self-identify as an anarchist but argued for "a better government" and is cited as an inspiration by some anarchists, argued that people should not be in the position of ruling others or being ruled when there is no consent.

See also

• [[Democracy in Marxism]]
• [[Democratic variants]]

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